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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 37 to 43. When people hear the word “city”, they usually imagine concrete, neon signs, and lots of air pollution. Thanks to some clever and concerning architects, this image is starting to change. The concept of green cities aims to bring some beauty from rural environments into urban areas. It is not only about looking better though. Green cities are also trying to improve the efficiency of cities and raise the standard of living for people who stay in them. The term “green cities” refers to cities where builders take into account several environmental factors before those cities are constructed or redesigned to be more physically appealing than traditional cities from the past. In addition, the mobility of citizens should be considered, so public transportation can be more convenient and travel time to work can be reduced. Energy sources should also be evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution. When it comes to going green, the city of Barcelona is far ahead of its time. Since 1859, its designers have consciously tried to create sustainable urban designs. Then in 1992, the city received a well-deserved makeover before hosting the Olympic Games. In recent years, Barcelona has upgraded its transportation system. This has reduced air pollution and more workers are using public transportation instead of their own vehicles. Barcelona also boasts one of the best recycling programs in the world. Visitors will find clear, color –coded trash bins throughout the city where they can put all of their materials. It is no secret in Portland, Oregon is one of the greenest cities in the US. Since 1903, it has been an example of what American cities can accomplish with careful planning. Instead of filling its area with office buildings, Portland has plenty of green space for activities. It has 119 kilometers of running, hiking, and bike trails that allow citizens to experience the great outdoors. The city also offers residents creative energy plans that give them the opportunity to pay a bit extra for clean energy sources. For about $3 to $9 extra each month, homeowners can choose solar or wind power and help the environment. These are only a small sample of the green cities around the world. As more people experience the pleasure of visiting green cities, it seems certain that the trend of urban areas going green will continue far into the future. (Adapted from Read to Achieve by Rich Issak) Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Portland Green Revolution B. The Future of Green Cities C. The Power of Green Energy D. Cities Get Clean by Going Green Correct Answer
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TRANSLATION: When people hear the word “city,” they often imagine concrete, street signs, and air pollution. Thanks to some bright and thoughtful engineers, this picture is starting to change. The green city concept aims to bring some of the beauty from rural environments into urban areas. It’s not just about the city looking better. Green cities are also trying to improve city efficiency and raise the standard of living for those who live there. The term “green city” refers to cities where builders must take into account many environmental factors before constructing or restructuring the city. First of all, green cities are designed to be more scenically attractive than traditional cities of the past. In addition, residents’ convenience of travel should be considered, so public transportation can be more convenient and travel time to work can be reduced. Energy sources are also evaluated with the goal of minimizing air pollution. When it comes to going green, the city of Barcelona has gone a long way. Since 1859, designers there have strived to create sustainable urban designs. Then in 1992, the city was given a new look before hosting the Olympics. In recent years, Barcelona has upgraded its transportation system. This has reduced air pollution and more workers are using public transport instead of private vehicles. Barcelona also boasts one of the best recycling programs in the world. Visitors will notice color-coded trash cans throughout the city, where they can throw their trash. It is evident that Portland, Oregon is one of the greenest cities in America. Since 1903, it has been an example of what American cities can achieve with careful planning. Instead of filling the area with office buildings, Portland has plenty of green space for activities. It offers 119 km of running, walking, and cycling, allowing residents to experience the great outdoors. The City also offers residents innovative energy plans, giving them the opportunity to pay just a little more for clean energy. For about $3 to $9 extra per month, homeowners can choose solar or wind power and help the environment. There are only few examples of green cities around the world. As more and more people enjoy visiting green cities, it seems certain that the trend of urban areas going green will continue into the future. Explanation: What is the most suitable title for the passage? A. Green Revolution in Portland B. The future of green cities C. The power of green energy D. Cleaner cities through green transformation Summary: The passage talks about the positive effects of cities Green city for the environment. ==> Cleaner cities through green transformation → Choose answer D
====== QUIZ ENGLISH 12 =====
- And what (27) of the ones with marks on them?
Question:
And what (27) of the ones with marks on them?
A. depends
B. happens
C. applies
D. becomes
Correct answer
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The correct answer is: D Become of = happen to (happen to) Translation: And what will happen to the fruits that have marks on them?
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- (28) reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this, for example with offers like “Buy one, get one free”.
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(28) reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this, for example with offers like “Buy one, get one free”.
A. Other
B. Many
C. Few
D. Another
Correct answer
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The correct answer is: D Another + N countable singular = one … another Translation: Another reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do everything they can to encourage this. this, for example with offers like “Buy one get one free”.
====== QUIZ ENGLISH 12 =====
- (29), the waste happens for very different reasons.
Question:
(29), the waste happens for very different reasons.
A. Although
B. As a result
C. However
Correct answer
D. For example
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The correct answer is: C Translation: However, waste occurs for very different reasons.
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- As the world’s population grows, this problem will only (30), so we need to take action urgently.
Question:
As the world’s population grows, this problem will only (30), so we need to take action urgently.
A. adjust
B. worsens
Correct answer
C. postpone
D. improve
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The correct answer is: B Translation: As the world’s population grows, this problem will get worse, so we need to act urgently.
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- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35. The concept of traffic-free shopping areas goes back a long time. During the Middle Ages, traffic-free shopping areas were built in Middle Eastern countries to allow people to shop in comfort and, more importantly, safety. As far back as 2000 years ago, road traffic was banned from central Rome during the day to allow for the free movement of pedestrians. The modern, traffic-free shopping street was born in Europe in the 1960s, when both city populations and car ownership increased rapidly. Dirty exhaust from cars and the risks involved in crossing the road were beginning to make shopping an unpleasant and dangerous experience. Much believed the time was right for experimenting with car-free streets, and shopping areas seemed the best place to start. At first, there was resistance from shopkeepers. They argued that people would avoid streets if they were unable to get to them in their cars. When the first streets in Europe were closed to traffic, there were even noisy demonstrations, as many shopkeepers predicted they would lose customers. With the arrival of the traffic-free shopping street, many shops, especially those selling things like clothes, food and smaller luxury items, prospered. Unfortunately, shops selling furniture and larger electrical appliances actually saw their sales drop. Many of these were forced to move elsewhere, away from the city center. (Adapted from Complete IELTS) Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35. The concept of traffic-free shopping areas goes back a long time. During the Middle Ages, traffic-free shopping areas were built in Middle Eastern countries to allow people to shop in comfort and, more importantly, safety. As far back as 2000 years ago, road traffic was banned from central Rome during the day to allow for the free movement of pedestrians. The modern, traffic-free shopping street was born in Europe in the 1960s, when both city populations and car ownership increased rapidly. Dirty exhaust from cars and the risks involved in crossing the road were beginning to make shopping an unpleasant and dangerous experience. Much believed the time was right for experimenting with car-free streets, and shopping areas seemed the best place to start. At first, there was resistance from shopkeepers. They argued that people would avoid streets if they were unable to get to them in their cars. When the first streets in Europe were closed to traffic, there were even noisy demonstrations, as many shopkeepers predicted they would lose customers. With the arrival of the traffic-free shopping street, many shops, especially those selling things like clothes, food and smaller luxury items, prospered. Unfortunately, shops selling furniture and larger electrical appliances actually saw their sales drop. Many of these were forced to move elsewhere, away from the city center. (Adapted from Complete IELTS) Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Shopkeepers Only
B. A Need for Cashless Shopping
C. A Need for Street Shopping
D. Pedestrians Only
Correct answer
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The correct answer is: D The best title for the passage is: Only pedestrians
====== QUIZ ENGLISH 12 =====
According to paragraph 1, a green city builder would aim to ________ .